New York Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Program Description

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial
assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet New
York's eligibility requirements.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked
in New York during the past 12 to 18 months and have earned at least a
minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be
able to work and available for work each week that you are collecting
benefits.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this program.